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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.13, 693.12 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.13, 693.12 and 153.95 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.13 : 693.12 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.13/693.12 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.13x = 693.12 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.13x = 106,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,702.94/462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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